Nitric Acid Fuming

HNO₃

IUPAC: Nitric acid (fuming)

CAS: 7697-37-2

Overview

Fuming nitric acid (>86% concentration) is a powerful oxidizer used in rocket propellants and explosives manufacturing. It produces toxic brown NO₂ fumes.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 1 1.0080
Nitrogen N 1 14.0070
Oxygen O 3 15.9990

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×1
1.6%
N
Nitrogen ×1
22.2%
O
Oxygen ×3
76.2%

Uses

  • • Rocket propellant oxidizer
  • • Explosives manufacture
  • • Specialty metal etching

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Used as an oxidizer in several liquid-fueled rocket engines

Safety

  • ⚠ Powerful oxidizer
  • ⚠ Corrosive
  • ⚠ Toxic fumes

Structure

SMILES

[N+](=O)(O)[O-]

Properties

Type
acid
State
liquid
Molar Mass
63.01 g/mol
Density
1.5130 g/cm³
Melting Point
-42.0 °C
Boiling Point
83.0 °C
Solubility
miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
62.9956
XLogP
0.2
TPSA
66.1 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
4
Complexity
24.0

Related Compounds

Acetic Acid

CH₃COOH

Boric Acid

H₃BO₃

Carbonic Acid

H₂CO₃

Chloric Acid

HClO₃

Chlorosulfonic Acid

ClSO₃H

Chlorous Acid

HClO₂

Hydrobromic Acid

HBr

Hydrochloric Acid

HCl

Hydrofluoric Acid

HF

Hydrogen Cyanide

HCN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nitric Acid Fuming?
Nitric Acid Fuming (HNO₃) is a acid compound with the IUPAC name Nitric acid (fuming).
What is the molecular weight of Nitric Acid Fuming?
Nitric Acid Fuming has a molar mass of 63.01 g/mol.
What state is Nitric Acid Fuming at room temperature?
Nitric Acid Fuming is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Nitric Acid Fuming organic or inorganic?
Nitric Acid Fuming is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Nitric Acid Fuming?
Nitric Acid Fuming (HNO₃) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).